Disclaimer: Joss, Fox, Universal Own ’em. (Except for Allan and the kids. they're mine) I’m just playing. No money being made.

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This story takes place nine years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/Allan and Jayne/River. Takes place five years post “The Bash”

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Thanks again to Woonsocket and Chris for the Beta work

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Relics

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Chapter Fifteen

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“The drone failed.”

“Shen-me?”

“Serenity was not destroyed.”

“How could that happen?”

“From the report received from our... people... the vessel seems to have a very capable anti-missile defense. This, coupled with Bryant's skill as a pilot.”

“Bah! He's just lucky.”

“He may well be untouchable now.”

“Not to me he isn't.”

“Is that wise?”

“Not my first option, but at the moment, I cannot think of a better way. Tell me about phase two.”

“Proceeding as planned. As of this morning, seventeen ships have been destroyed. The rest of the independent haulers are frightened. I estimate that within a week, the only ships that will carry Blue Sun cargo will be the ones that we control.

“Excellent. What of Blue Sun itself?”

“The stock price is down thirty points at the opening of the markets on Londinium. And retail prices on the rim are rising again.”

“Good.”

“Will that be all?”

“Prepare my ship for departure this afternoon. I'm going to Boros.”

“Very good.”

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“I'm sorry to put you on the spot like this, Reggie,” Allan said to the man on the cortex screen.

“It's what you pay me for, Allan” the redhead replied.

“First week on the job and you get dumped with the biggest PR mess since I took over the company.”

“We'll fix it.”

“I hope so. Has Oso come up with anything?”

“A few leads. Interpol is all over things as well. The fleet is upping patrols but I doubt it will help much.”

“I know,” Allan replied sadly, “On a happier note... How are you and Alisha getting on?”

Reggie smiled, “Fine. We found a nice apartment three blo